Directed by:
Michael AndersonScreenplay:
R.C. SherriffCinematography:
Erwin HillierComposer:
Leighton LucasCast:
Richard Todd, Michael Redgrave, Basil Sydney, Derek Farr, Stanley Van Beers, Colin Tapley, Ursula Jeans, Laurence Naismith, Robert Shaw, George Baker (more)Plots(1)
An epic war story of World War II. Scientist Dr. Barnes Wallis (Michael Redgrave) believes World War II can be shortened by destroying the Ruhr dams, thus paralyzing the enemys industrial nerve center. In spite of the difficulties caused by the critical situation at the time, he works steadily to perfect a special bomb of his own invention for the purpose. Air Ace Wing Commander Guy Gibson is chosen to form, train and lead the hand-picked squadron. Flying at tree-top level they cross the Rhine and attack the first dam - Moehne. The bombers seem unable to maintain the accuracy essential for success - then suddenly the masonry begins to crumb. (Universal Sony Pictures Home Entertainment)
(more)Cast
![Richard Todd](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/273/273149_e82b21.jpg)
Richard Todd
Ireland
Best movies:
The Last Place on Earth (1985) (series)
The Longest Day (1962)
Never Let Go (1960)
![Michael Redgrave](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/505/505326_dbf968.jpg)
Michael Redgrave
UK
Best movies:
The Hill (1965)
Goodbye, Mr. Chips (1969)
The Browning Version (1951)
![Basil Sydney](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/160/878/160878226_49adc9.jpg)
Basil Sydney
UK
Best movies:
Producers' Showcase (1954) (series)
Hamlet (1948)
The Dam Busters (1955)
![Derek Farr](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/162/099/162099037_673b7b.jpg)
Derek Farr
UK
Best movies:
The Dam Busters (1955)
Young Wives' Tale (1951)
Doctor at Large (1957)
![Stanley Van Beers](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/161/365/161365602_e1f78a.jpg)
Stanley Van Beers
UK
Best movies:
The Dam Busters (1955)
Look Back in Anger (1958)
The Creeping Unknown (1955)
![Colin Tapley](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/161/620/161620641_fab50b.jpg)
Colin Tapley
New Zealand
Best movies:
If I Were King (1938)
The Dam Busters (1955)
North West Mounted Police (1940)
![Ursula Jeans](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/162/749/162749991_f2938a.jpg)
Ursula Jeans
India
Best movies:
The Dam Busters (1955)
The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp (1943)
Cavalcade (1933)
![Laurence Naismith](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/494/494629_a4957e.jpg)
Laurence Naismith
UK
Best movies:
Lust for Life (1956)
Cleopatra (1963)
The Million Pound Note (1954)
![Robert Shaw](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/164/400/164400744_82a215.jpg)
Robert Shaw
UK
Best movies:
The Sting (1973)
Jaws (1975)
Battle of Britain (1969)
![George Baker](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/274/274594_ecfb55.jpg)
George Baker
Bulgaria
Best movies:
If Tomorrow Comes (1986) (series)
Goodbye, Mr. Chips (1969)
The Secret Adversary (1983) (TV movie)
![Patrick McGoohan](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/267/267766_7436b8.jpg)
Patrick McGoohan
USA
Best movies:
Braveheart (1995)
Escape from Alcatraz (1979)
The Dam Busters (1955)
![Philip Latham](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/161/459/161459930_8386b5.jpg)
Philip Latham
UK
Best movies:
The Dam Busters (1955)
Force 10 from Navarone (1978)
The Devil-Ship Pirates (1964)
![Harold Goodwin](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/161/364/161364579_39ac23.jpg)
Harold Goodwin
UK
Best movies:
The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957)
The Longest Day (1962)
The Dam Busters (1955)
![Patrick Barr](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/160/198/160198152_09969f.gif)
Patrick Barr
India
Best movies:
The Longest Day (1962)
The First Great Train Robbery (1978)
The Dam Busters (1955)
![John Fraser](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/160/347/160347335_ba82ba.jpg)
John Fraser
UK
Best movies:
The Secret Adversary (1983) (TV movie)
El Cid (1961)
The Dam Busters (1955)
![Raymond Huntley](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/160/634/160634267_037632.jpg)
Raymond Huntley
UK
Best movies:
Room at the Top (1959)
Breathless (1960)
The Dam Busters (1955)
![Gerald Harper](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/161/375/161375697_6f5e72.jpg)
Gerald Harper
UK
Best movies:
The Dam Busters (1955)
A Night to Remember (1958)
The League of Gentlemen (1960)
Richard Thorp
UK
Best movies:
The Dam Busters (1955)
Hugh Manning
UK
Best movies:
The Elephant Man (1980)
The Dam Busters (1955)
Our Man in Havana (1959)
![Peter Diamond](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/161/360/161360954_8403a1.jpg)
Peter Diamond
UK
Best movies: